Culture, Art, & Education
Tranquil Simplicity: Exploring the Meaning of Wabi Sabi in Portland Japanese Garden
Learn more about the Japanese aesthetic of wabi sabi.
Culture, Art, & Education
Culture, Art, & Education
This Often-Overlooked Space at Portland Japanese Garden Evokes Feelings of Famed Japanese Landmark
Learn more about the Jubitz Oregon Terrace, an often-overlooked spot of beauty and repose at Portland Japanese Garden.
Garden Path Culture, Art, & Education
Joto Sake, Portland Japanese Garden’s Official Sake Partner, Seeks to Educate People on Japan’s Signature Beverage
Portland Japanese Garden sat down to chat about Joto and sake with Ryan Mellinger. Mellinger is a sake expert who has been with Joto for ten years. She currently serves as General Manager for Joto Sake within the Kobrand Corporation.
Japan Institute Culture, Art, & Education
LionTree Chief Impact Officer & Former President and CEO of UNICEF USA on Leaving the World Better Than How We Found It
Ahead of her remarks at Portland Japanese Garden’s 2024 Annual Golden Crane Society Reception, Caryl Stern sat down with us to chat about her work and blossoming friendship with Portland Japanese Garden and Japan Institute.
Culture, Art, & Education
Tips on Japanese Maple Pruning
While the best way to learn about maple pruning is through Portland Japanese Garden’s workshops, a coveted member-only program, we hope that this peek into a few basics can help spark an interest in this fascinating horticultural activity.
Culture, Art, & Education
Cultural Partner Profile: Bishop Zuigaku Kodachi, Local Leader Who Introduced O-Bon to Portland Japanese Garden in 1976
Bishop Zuigaku Kodachi has been a seminal leader in Portland, Oregon and introduced O-Bon to Portland Japanese Garden in 1976.
Culture, Art, & Education Art Exhibitions
Subtle Expressions of Culture: Peter and Beverly Sinton Discuss Donation of Japanese Textiles to Portland Japanese Garden
Portland Japanese Garden is excited to showcase the art of gift-giving through the exhibition Painting with Thread: The Art and Culture of Fukusa, featured in the Calvin and Mayho Tanabe Gallery from June 22 through September 16. Fukusa are ornate works of Japanese silk that were traditionally used in formal gift-giving rituals amongst prominent families in Japan starting around 350 years ago during the Edo period (1603-1868). The fukusa (gift covers) featured in the exhibition were generously donated along with a collection of uchishiki (decorated altar cloths) to the organization by San Francisco residents Peter and Beverly Sinton, longtime fans and collectors of Japanese textiles. This exhibition marks the first time the nuanced artistry of fukusa has been displayed in Portland Japanese Garden.
Garden Updates Culture, Art, & Education
Japanese American National Museum President and CEO on Her Institution’s Approach to Peace
In May of 2024, Portland Japanese Garden welcomed Ann Burroughs to give a keynote address at its Annual Membership Meeting. Burroughs sat down to chat about JANM and Portland Japanese Garden after a walk through its grounds.
Garden Path Culture, Art, & Education
Cultural Partner Spotlight: Tea Ceremony Expert Jan Waldmann
Portland Japanese Garden is honored to have the dedicated support of local artists, musicians, and practitioners who share their expertise and talents with our guests at cultural demonstrations and performances. They help us pursue our mission of Inspiring Harmony and Peace by shining light on Japanese culture as a form of cultural diplomacy. One such individual is Jan Waldmann, who sat down with The Garden Path to talk about her nearly 50 years of collaboration with the Garden.